Pharmacy Practice Residency Program

Children’s Hospital & Medical Center offers an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited single Post-Graduate Year 1 (PGY1) pharmacy practice residency program. The purpose of the program is to build on your Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education and outcomes to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication-related care of patients with a ride range of conditions, eligible for board certification, and eligible for postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training.

The pharmacy residency program at Children’s is a unique practice experience, as it takes place in a standalone pediatric hospital. As a resident, you will rotate through various practice settings and assume responsibility for all aspects of patient drug therapy, including:

Assessing and monitoring medication use

Providing pharmacokinetic consulting

Conducting patient interviews and patient medication counseling

Advising physicians and healthcare providers on appropriate medication use

Attending and participating in rounds

Providing lectures on drug therapy to medical and nursing staff

You will also have the opportunity to serve as a preceptor for pharmacy students, participate in lectures, and provide formal presentations to other healthcare providers and staff.

PGY1 Curriculum

Rotations

Our pharmacy practice residency program provides valuable training in various core rotations. They are generally 4- to 8-week sessions, which include:

Orientation

Medical/surgical — general pediatrics

Acute care

Neonatal intensive care

Pediatric intensive care

Oncology/hematology

Practice management

Therapeutics and policy development

Projects and research

Additionally, you will be able to participate in elective rotations designed to cater to your personal needs and interests. We have many different elective rotations available, such as:

Adult intensive care

Cardiology and heart transplant (ambulatory included)

Emergency medicine

Infectious disease and antimicrobial stewardship

Level 3 NICU

Pediatric bone marrow transplant

Pediatric liver transplant

Additional Training & Educational Experiences

Becoming a successful pharmacist requires more than participating in rotations. In order to provide a well-rounded education, our program also includes:

Membership on the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee

Medication safety and drug policy development

Drug utilization evaluation

Hospital Committee involvement

Code training and experience/BLS Certification/PALS Certification

Precepting and didactic lecture opportunities

Teaching certificate program in conjunction with Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions

Leadership case series in conjunction with Nebraska Medicine

Pharmacy Residency Application

There is one PGY1 pharmacy practice resident position available each year. Candidates must meet the following criteria to qualify for the position:

Graduate of an accredited College or School of Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy

Licensure or eligibility for licensure in Nebraska

Registered with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Matching Program